Zion Lutheran Ice Cream Social
This Wednesday, June 22nd, Zion Lutheran will be holding their annual ice cream social from 5 to 8 pm at the church, located at 3050 S. Fletcher Rd. Meals will be $5/person and include a hot dog or BBQ sandwich, choice of one side dish, a drink, and ice cream and cake. Items may also […]
Manchester area farmers invited to sail on a tall ship this August
Are you a Manchester farmer who sometimes daydreams about life on the sea instead on the soil or at least of an afternoon of sailing? This August you can help hoist the mighty sails of the 85’ wooden schooner “Appledore” and sail while learning more about current and emerging issues of water quality in Lake […]
Library to offer writing workshop
Have you ever wanted to write a book or a script, but you didn’t know where to begin? If you’re interested in taking your writing to the next level, the Manchester District Library is hosting a short workshop on Tuesday, June 28 from 2-3 pm that will teach you how to create exciting stories. At […]
Free Movie: Zootopia
On Tuesday, June 21, if you are looking for something to do before the Fair Parade begins, the Manchester District Library will be showing Disney’s Zootopia at 2 pm in the Village Room on the lower level of the library at 912 City Road. Everyone is invited to attend.
Natalie Mae joins the Raisin Pickers at the Gazebo this week!
This week at the Manchester Gazebo, be sure to tune in to Manchester’s favorite home-grown band–The Raisin Pickers! Since the first season of the Gazebo Concerts, The Raisin Pickers–Carol Palms, Mark Palms, and David Mosher–have entertained and delighted audiences on an annual basis. Over the years, the band has cultivated a loyal following with its […]
Power Wheels Derby – a new event for kids coming to the Fair!
The Manchester Community Fair announced this weekend that it has added a new event to the Fair this year: The Power Wheels Derby. Organizers intend the Power Wheels Derby to be an exciting and fun event for kids ages 3 to 10 who weigh less than 130 pounds. Each participant will have a balloon attached to the […]
Want to have a booth at the 2016 Street Festival?
The Manchester Area Friends are recruiting non-profits, health-oriented organizations and vendors for the “marketplace” happening during the 2016 Manchester Street Festival on Saturday, August 6th, from 9 am to 4 pm. For $15 you will receive a 10’x10′ space. If you are a non-profit and do not plan on selling anything, you get a $5 […]
Manchester Community Fair to raise money for ChadTough Foundation
As part of this year’s Manchester Community Fair, kicking off on June 21st, organizers have added a number of activities throughout the week to raise money for the ChadTough Foundation including a Dunk Tank and Car Smash Event. 100% of the profit from these events will be donated to the Foundation, whose goal is to fund research and […]
Gazebo concert series kicks off with Gemini this week!
This summer’s Gazebo Concert Series begins Thursday, June 9, with the Gemini Children’s Concert starting at 7 pm. This is an early start time for this concert only–the remaining concerts will begin at 7:30 pm. Gemini has been performing since 1973 and are now playing music for their third—or maybe their fourth—generation of young fans […]
Manchester District Library to kick off Summer Reading Program with a magician!
Start the summer off right by signing up with the Manchester District Library’s annual Summer Reading program! This year’s theme is On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! All ages are welcome to sign up for the program, which encourages all participants to get into the game of summer reading and exercise their minds. The Kick-Off […]
